SALVATORE ADAMO DISQUE D'OR UNIQ CVR UNIQ PS UNIQ ERRORS PROMO

	£		85
	$		113

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SALVATORE ADAMO

“DISQUE D’OR”

(DISCO DE ORO)

RARE original EMI Records very first PROMOTIONAL STEREO press released only in Chile in 1980 by EMI Odeon Chilena S.A. Records (EMI Records Chile), licensed from EMI Belgique, with traditional red/brown labels, catalog number 5249, with hand etched matrix numbers C070-72001 A in Side A and C070-72001 B in Side B. It’s interesting to notice that in back cover the catalog number is 32c 064-072001 and in labels it’s 32C 264-072771, but the real origin is seen in the matrix number, C070-72001, which proves this record is really licensed from the French Pathe Marconi Records issue as you can see it in this link: http://www.hitparade.ch/showitem.asp?interpret=Salvatore+Adamo&titel=Disque+d'or+30+carats&cat=a. And it’s also curious that in the matrix number of the deadwax in Side A, they did an error, because originally wrote “C070-72001 B” and then overwrote “A”. Yes Sirs, ANOTHER FIND from Chile!!!

“DISQUE D’OR” is a compilation album of Salvatore Adamo sung in French. And we got it like many cases of that period with and UNIQUE COVER!!! The cover is a full laminated flipback cover made with 2 single pieces of cardboard, with front cover pasted in the flips of back cover. Front and back cover keep strictly the original French artwork with album title and tracklist in French only, with full credits. In labels the tracklist is written in French only, with album title in Spanish only and “VENTA PROHIBIDA – PROMOCIONAL” (Sale Forbidden – Promotional)!!! And like so many times, this Chilean press has a print errors, the song “Tombe La Neige”, correctly written in back cover is misspelled in label “Tombe LE Neige”, and the song “A Vot’ Bon Coeur” in back cover has the word “COEUR” misspelled, see the pictures. So, here you have the chance to own this rare compilation album of Salvatore Adamo with UNIQUE COVER, contradictory catalog number, PROMOTIONAL PRESS, with matrix number misspelled in the deadwax of Side A and the errors already informed in the second and fifth song of Side A!!! WOW!!! A MUST TO HAVE for all fans and collectors of Salvatore Adamo!!!

The cover was already described and it’s in great EX- or EX condition the front and back covers, clean and clear, no missing parts, no writings, some light creases, some wear in edges and corners, more evident in the mouth edge, but no seam splits, lamination complete, no blemishes, light ring marks and the top right corner cut, the way some PROMOTIONAL copies were given to radio stations in Chile. The record is in superb VG or VG+ condition, glossy and clean, with loads of soft scuffs and hairlines and some light scratches, not easy to see at first sight, which of course don’t affect sound at all. Labels on both sides are in NM- or NM condition, clean and clear, with only minimal spindle hole wear and a writing in Side B, initials of some past owner, “M.E.T.”. The sound is the best part, it’s in strong EX+ or NM- condition, loud and clear, no background noise (background noise was normal in most of records pressed in Chile), only some very occasional light crackles here and there, really hard to hear if you are not looking for them, which of course don’t distract at all from the great sound this album keeps from the beginning to the end. Overall a RARE record in still a great condition, with a superb UNIQUE PICTURE SLEEVE, a very good look and amazing sound quality after 33 years!!! And remember the PROMOTIONAL LABELS and UNIQUE PRINT and MATRIX ERRORS!!! Click on the pictures to enlarge and see the labels and cover in detail. WOW!!!

Bid with confidence and don’t wait until the last second because you could lose the chance to get a real collectable record from Chile (South America) in superb condition like this copy is. You know South American records aren’t easy to get in good conditions, so HAPPY BIDDING and don’t let this record to go away… you could never see a so good copy of this record again… if you are lucky enough to see even another copy again…

Thanks for watching and bidding, good luck and best regards from Chile

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We don’t use the generic “VG” most of South American sellers use to hide poor quality conditions or “NM” or “Mint” for records which aren’t even clean and sound less than a normal “VG” in professional standards. We use the Record Collector’s Grading System with a little modification: we don’t use MINT grade but for Sealed records and we can use a + or – to show a most professional accurate description.

MINT (M): I only use this grade for Sealed records.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in like new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality (only some very very very light hairlines caused for the record rubbing the sleeve). The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in like perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality, maybe some surface marks which doesn’t affect play. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F): The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump.
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR (P): The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD (B): The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

PAYMENT

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SHIPPING (Packing and Postage)

We have an unique value worldwide:

GBP15 for weight until 1kg (usually 1 or 2 records 12" depending of thickness of the vinyl)

GBP25 for weight 1-2kg (usually 3-5 records 12")

GBP7 for one 7” record

All records will be packed outside of the sleeve to avoid damages in the cover and all records will be sent with tracking number via Small Packet or Parcel Post services.

In the case PayPal informs me the funds are “PENDING” in my account, the record will be shipped immediately after PayPal releases the payment and funds are available. Please, remember that in my auctions the buyer pays for shipping and if the money isn’t available in my PayPal account I can’t ship the records. I know this could be an inconvenient, but I hope you can understand that PayPal places on hold the money, not me.

FEEDBACK

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In the case PayPal has placed on hold the payment, feedback will be left when buyer has received the record and expressed his/her satisfaction with a possitive feedback.

IMPORTANT TO READ

We are not responsible for all the taxes, duties, fees you could have to pay in your country, but I always declare the records as gift.

If you have some doubt or question feel free to contact us, we will be glad to answer all that you want to know about this item.

The new policy of PayPal to place on hold the payments:

“Your transactions are placed on hold as we are unable to confirm that the items have been shipped. We encourage you to provide tracking numbers for the items you are shipping to protect you as a seller through PayPal’s Seller Protection Policy. This hold is implemented to all eBay sites. This is part of the security measures to help buyers and sellers have successful business transactions.”

“I would like to assure you that this hold placed on your payments is an additional measure taken by eBay and PayPal to protect you as a seller. Both your eBay and PayPal accounts are being reviewed regularly to see how we can further help you maintain successful transactions and good reputation for your seller account.”

THIS NEW POLICY IS AGAINST BUYERS AND SELLERS!!!

Buyers pay for shipping in my auctions, so it’s obvious that if money is placed on hold the seller (me) won’t have that money available to ship the items. What kind of help is that? Buyers deserve respect and I don’t see how to place on hold the payments will help to “maintain successful transactions”… My buyers and me don’t need that kind of help!!! The comments I get prove the quality of the records I sell and the satisfaction of my buyers with the service I give. I hope you can understand that I try to give all the satisfaction possible and records are sent when payments are available in my PayPal account but if PayPal decides to place on hold your payment and the money you pay for shipping, then it’s PayPal the responsible for the extra delay of 21 days, NOT ME.

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